No client is worth a discount that takes your rate to essentially a worthless rate. If you know you can make $80/hr, and you let a client take you for $30/hr,

No client is worth a discount that takes your rate to essentially a worthless rate. If you know you can make $80/hr, and you let a client take you for $30/hr, or if the numbers are $10 and $2, it doesn't matter, you were taken for a ride. Do NOT let a client take you for that ride. Make sure clients show you the same respect and consideration you are giving them. If they do not, walk away and find another. They are out there, do not disrespect yourself so much as to think they aren't.